Google street view image for 157 Willets Rd, Sylva, NC 28779

Off market nov 2020 for $1M

$782,914

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,168/mo

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157 Willets Rd, Sylva, NC 28779

About this home

157 Willets Rd is a 600 square foot house on a 8.28 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on November 13, 2020 for $1,089,000. Based on Redfin's Sylva data, we estimate the home's value is $782,914.

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

8.28 acresLot Size

$1,305Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$782,914

$306K since sold in November 2020$22K since October

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This home's estimate is 270.6% higher than the average sale price ($211K) of 4 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 7, 2026
$140,000
A
2 beds1 bath1,140 sq ft
39 Henry Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$285,000
B
2 beds2 baths1,291 sq ft
583 Dark Ridge Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$160,000
C
2 beds1 bath672 sq ft
691 Old Balsam Rd, Waynesville, NC 28786
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$260,000
D
2 beds1 bath731 sq ft
57 Grosbeak Trl, Sylva, NC 28779

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Market trends in 28779, NC

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-list price

96.2%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$375K

$7K MoM

Avg. days on market

100d

17 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 17 HRS AGO
$229,000
2 beds2 baths1,008 sq ft
55 Picket Ln, Sylva, NC 28779
$439,000
3 beds2 baths1,763 sq ft
95 Rhinedale Farm Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
$499,000
3 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
132 Lloyd Ave, Sylva, NC 28779
$199,000
2 beds1 bath779 sq ft
664 Woodfin Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
VIDEO TOUR
$299,900
3 beds2 baths1,503 sq ft
1480 Old Settlement Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
$434,900
3 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
137 Patterson Dr, Dillsboro, NC 28725
$215,000
2 beds1 bath861 sq ft
105 Painter St, Sylva, NC 28779
$249,900
2 beds2 baths1,317 sq ft
1955 Mockingbird Ln, Sylva, NC 28779
3D WALKTHROUGH
$549,000
4 beds3.5 baths— sq ft
32 Wheat Rdg, Sylva, NC 28779
$667,500
3 beds2.5 baths2,353 sq ft
180 Paw Paw Cv, Sylva, NC 28779
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Sale history for 157 Willets Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,105

$98,770 + $1,139,828

$1,238,598

2025

$4,105 (−6.6%)

$98,770 + $1,139,828

$1,238,598

2024

$4,394

$199,830 + $886,670

$1,086,500

2023

$4,394

$199,830 + $886,670

$1,086,500

2022

$4,394 (+6.4%)

$199,830 + $886,670

$1,086,500

2021

$4,129 (+82.9%)

$199,830 + $886,670

$1,086,500

2020

$2,258

$199,830 + $886,670

$1,086,500

2019

$2,258

$113,270 + $436,790

$550,060

2018

$2,258 (+2.5%)

$113,270 + $436,790

$550,060

2017

$2,203

$113,270 + $436,790

$550,060

2016

$2,203 (+50.1%)

$113,270 + $436,790

$550,060

2014

$1,468

$109,300 + $355,260

$464,560

Tax history for 157 Willets Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,105

$98,770 + $1,139,828

$1,238,598

2025

$4,105 (−6.6%)

$98,770 + $1,139,828

$1,238,598

2024

$4,394

$199,830 + $886,670

$1,086,500

2023

$4,394

$199,830 + $886,670

$1,086,500

2022

$4,394 (+6.4%)

$199,830 + $886,670

$1,086,500

2021

$4,129 (+82.9%)

$199,830 + $886,670

$1,086,500

2020

$2,258

$199,830 + $886,670

$1,086,500

2019

$2,258

$113,270 + $436,790

$550,060

2018

$2,258 (+2.5%)

$113,270 + $436,790

$550,060

2017

$2,203

$113,270 + $436,790

$550,060

2016

$2,203 (+50.1%)

$113,270 + $436,790

$550,060

2014

$1,468

$109,300 + $355,260

$464,560

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 480
Basement Type: Unfinished

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Heat Pump

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Continuous Wall
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 600
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 600
Building Sq. Ft: 1,080
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: OFF SKYLAND DR

Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 896

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 2
Land Sq. Ft: 360,677
Municipality Name: SCOTTS CREEK
Acres: 8.28
County Use Description: RES DWELLING

Utility Information
Electricity / Wiring Type: Available
Sewer Type: Septic

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 600
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 2015
County: Jackson County
APN: 7672-05-2926

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Scotts Creek Elementary

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi

6/10

Smoky Mountain High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.1mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 89° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years

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In this area, properties receive around 8.5 hours in June and 4.6 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$744,000 – $901,000

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Home values near 157 Willets Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
23 Willets Road, Sylva, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$342,952
260 Willets Road, Sylva, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1662 Sq. Ft.	$363,290

Address	Redfin Estimate
274 Willets Road, Sylva, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1720 Sq. Ft.	$329,022
260 Willets Road, Sylva, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1368 Sq. Ft.	$356,905

Address	Redfin Estimate
437 Willets Road, Sylva, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 680 Sq. Ft.	$192,743
141 Willets Road, Sylva, NC - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—

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